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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.82, 5,008.23 and 1,392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.82, 5,008.23 and 1,392.39 is: 2,088.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.82 : 5,008.23 = 1,392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.82/5,008.23 = 1,392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.82x = 5,008.23 × 1,392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.82x = 6,973,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,973,409.37/3,338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.59

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